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謹 kanji: meaning “discreet”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N117 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
discreet
On'yomi
キン
Kun'yomi
つつし・む

Picture story to remember 謹

With quiet words (言) and a closed mouth (口), you discreetly slip the plant (艹) under the table.

Parts in this story:言, 口

How to write 謹: stroke order

謹 is written with 17 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 謹

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Kanji that share parts with 謹.